Patient's question:
I had vaginitis a while ago. My external genital area was always itchy, and besides the small bumps, but after taking medicine for a few days, it got better. But it came back after not long, even worse than the last time. Now I can't even go to work, and I'm lying at home with a heating pad every day.Doctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is one of the common diseases among women, and early treatment can alleviate the discomfort. To treat vaginal itching, traditional Chinese medicine offers a simple remedy!Medication: 150 grams of almond.
Usage: Roast the almonds until brittle, grind them into a fine powder, and mix with 75 grams of sesame oil to form a paste. First, boil mulberry leaves in water and use the decoction to wash the external genitalia and vagina. Then, apply the almond oil paste. Do this once daily. Alternatively, use a cotton ball with a string to dip into the almond oil paste and insert it into the vagina, removing it after 24 hours.
Evidence: Dian Nan Ben Cao describes almonds as "treating scabies," while Ben Cao Gang Mu calls them "killing insects and treating various sores and eczema." Vaginal itching is often caused by damp-heat and insect infestation. Almonds can kill insects, and once the insects are gone, the itching will cease. Therefore, if you suffer from vaginal itching, you can definitely try this method for relief.